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Danai / 丹娜: Moving to Hong Kong (Part 1)

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This episode is a conversation with my friend Danai about her experience moving from London to Hong Kong. It’s the first episode of what we plan to be a 3-part series documenting her experience moving to, living in and working in a new city with a new language and culture!


Episode contents:

  • 00:00:00 Episode introduction
  • 00:02:15 Conversation starts (Danai quarantining in Hong Kong)
  • 00:04:00 Danai’s introduction and her Chinese studygram
  • 00:07:00 How Danai developed the idea to work in Hong Kong and searched for jobs
  • 00:14:00 Teaching English vs Danai’s digital media job & Chinese work culture
  • 00:22:15 Learning traditional characters and Cantonese after studying Mandarin
  • 00:29:35 What did Danai have to do to prepare for the move? (Visa, coronavirus delays, and more!)
  • 00:38:00 Tips for preparing to move abroad
  • 00:47:35 Saying goodbye to friends, family and London
  • 00:54:30 Surviving quarantine limbo & advice for quarantine
  • 01:12:25 What is Danai excited to do and see in Hong Kong?


    • Links to resources and things mentioned in the episode:

    Follow Danai on Instagram and YouTube

    Follow me on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube

    Youtubers who Danai watched for moving abroad and life admin ideas

    • Ali Abdaal
    • The Suitcase Designer
    • Ashley from Best dressed
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